THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA

EIN: 237241041 Animal-Related

LITTLETON, CO

Total Revenue
$831,424
Total Expenses
$936,511
Total Assets
$584,627
Net Assets
$389,419
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1938
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
PATRICIA MCCABE
Phone
3038888467
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA, founded in 1938, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $831K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $937K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

AS STATED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ITS FORM 1024 - APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(A), THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB ARE TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER IS A GUN DOG AND TO ENCOURAGE THE MEMBERS TO PERFECT, BY SELECTIVE BREEDING, GOLDEN RETRIEVERS THAT POSSESS THE APPEARANCE, SOUNDNESS, TEMPERAMENT, NATURAL ABILITY AND PERSONAILITY THAT IS REFLECTED IN THE STANDARD OF THE BREED, AND TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE PERFECTION OF THESE QUALITIES; TO URGE MEMBERS AND BREEDERS TO ACCEPT THE STANDARD OF THE BREED AS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AS THE ONLY STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE BY WHICH THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER SHALL BE JUDGED; TO DO ALL IN ITS POWER TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE BREED BY PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND ENCOURAGE SPORTMSMANLIKE COMPETITION AT COMPETITIVE AND PERFORMANCE EVENTS; TO ENCOURAGE AND CONDUCT SANCTIONED MATCHES, SPECIALTY SHOWS, FIELD TRIALS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS AND T

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $505,058 Revenue: $528,395

ANNUAL GRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GRCA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOSTING THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SPECIALTY WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN OUR HISTORY. IN ADDITION, GRCA MADE...

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ANNUAL GRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GRCA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOSTING THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SPECIALTY WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN OUR HISTORY. IN ADDITION, GRCA MADE IT A PRIORITY TO HAVE GRCA MERCHANDISE ON HAND AT REMOTE LOCATIONS FOR OUR FIELD EVENTS. THIS RESULTED IN FIELD CONTESTANTS FEELING MORE INCLUDED AND RECOGNIZED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF GRCA. 2026 GOALS: TO PROMOTE A FEELING OF UNITY DERIVED FROM SHARING A COMMON INTEREST IN DEVELOPING THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AS DESCRIBED IN OUR BREED STANDARD AND MEASURING THOSE ATTRIBUTES IN VARIOUS COMPETITIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONFORMATION, FIELD TRIALS, HUNT TESTS, AGILITY, RALLY, AND OBEDIENCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $170,047 Revenue: $133,748

GOLDEN RETRIEVER NEWS: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROVIDED A WRITTEN MEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONFORMATION OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BETTER PERFORMANCE IN RALLY AND AGILITY AS WELL AS HUNT...

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER NEWS: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROVIDED A WRITTEN MEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONFORMATION OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BETTER PERFORMANCE IN RALLY AND AGILITY AS WELL AS HUNT TESTS, AND A NATIONAL PLACE TO SHOWCASE DOGS OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. IT ALSO ALLOWED ALL MEMBER CLUBS TO DISCUSS THEIR CLUB'S ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS. 2026 GOALS: TO CONTINUE TO BRING IN DEPTH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, PROPER CONFORMATION, AND TRAINING OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF ADS FOR GOLDENS AND KENNELS SHOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AS DOGS STANDING TO STUD AND DAMS AND THEIR WHELP. A NATIONAL FORUM PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBER CLUBS SUBMITTING ARTICLES TO THE GR NEWS.

Program 3
Expenses: $80,875 Revenue: $7,603

COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE UPLAND HUNT TEST AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED TO THE GRCA BOARD AND THE BOARD APPROVED THE RECOGNITION OF SPANIEL UPLAND TITLES OF JUNIOR, SENIOR AND...

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COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE UPLAND HUNT TEST AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED TO THE GRCA BOARD AND THE BOARD APPROVED THE RECOGNITION OF SPANIEL UPLAND TITLES OF JUNIOR, SENIOR AND MASTER HUNTER (JHU, SHU, AND MHU). THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER REPRODUCTION BANK WAS DISSOLVED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES. A NEW COMMITTEE, THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER BREED PRESERVATION FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CREATED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR 501C3 STATUS. THE PURPOSE HAS NOT CHANGED -- TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS TO PRESERVE THE LINES OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS FOR THE FUTURE AND PREVENT THE TOTAL LOSS OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT LINES. 2026 GOALS: THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER PRESERVATION FOUNDATION WILL GET APPROVAL AS A 501C3 CORPORATION AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FORMALIZING PROCEDURES, ADVERTISING THE FOUNDATION, AND ACQUIRING SAMPLES FOR STORAGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $95,308
Program Service Revenue $732,896
Investment Income $3,220
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $831,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $772,305
Other Expenses $936,511
TOTAL EXPENSES $936,511

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $831,424 $631,513 +0.3%
Expenses $936,511 $751,482 +0.2%
Net Income $-105,087 $-119,969 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
112

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICIA MCCABE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOLENE CAREY VP - CENTRAL 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SHINEGO VP - EASTERN 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA BERKHEIMER MCLEAN VP - WESTERN 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ARBUTHNOT SECRETARY 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCY WERNER TREASURER 12.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SWANSON EASTERN DIRE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA MCEWEN EASTERN DIRE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS CRONE CENTRAL DIRE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA FLANAGAN CENTRAL DIRE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON SHILKOFF WESTERN DIRE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKIE CARSON WESTERN DIRE 9.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $831,424 $936,511 $584,627 $-105,087
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $459,081 $536,220 $611,989 $-77,139
2022 $466,675 $585,196 $633,897 $-118,521
2021 $326,197 $302,541 $703,771 $23,656
2020 $433,212 $461,278 $673,934 $-28,066
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